Quantum Machine Learning Application to High Energy Physics to Be Studied; Researchers Receive Grant from U.S. DoE
Quantum Machine Learning Application to High Energy Physics to Be Studied; Researchers Receive Grant from U.S. DoE Wisconsin Quantum Institute Awarded Grant to Advance Quantum Computing Machine Learning In brief… + The US Department of Energy recently announced the funding of another set of quantum science-driven research proposals, including that of Sau Lan Wu, Enrico […]
Maryland Teens Form Quantum Computing Club
Maryland Teens Form Quantum Computing Club Students from Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring, Maryland, United States, have formed a quantum computing club. Club captain Ayush Varshney, a junior at the school, indicates big plans. Aside from lectures, the club also has engaging in-school activities planned for its members. “Since these algorithms only work […]
When Quantum Technology Matures, the Strategic Balance May Tilt in China’s Favor
When Quantum Technology Matures, the Strategic Balance May Tilt in China’s Favor Interesting piece from Moor Insights & Strategy. Puts together many of the aspects of government, industry, and military for quantum technology funding and R&D. Worth the read from the global-strategic perspective; from the source document at the link, below. Because Quantum is Coming. […]
A Bit More on Bitcoin & Quantum Computing’s Threat
A Bit More on Bitcoin & Quantum Computing’s Threat While Bitcoin returns to ranging mode, industry concerns focus on security In brief… + It may seem that exchange breaches have diminished this year, but the issue of endpoint security is always present. While the loss of personal keys are also a continuing problem, cryptographers are […]
How Much Funding I$ $ufficient for Quantum Cyber$ecurity?
How Much Funding I$ $ufficient for Quantum Cyber$ecurity? Are agencies like Energy funding quantum technology wisely? – FedScoop In brief… + The National Quantum Initiative Act of 2018 allocated $1.2 billion to three areas: research at the National Science Foundation, standardization at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and critical infrastructure protection at DOE. […]
British Columbia Funding Quantum Algorithms Institute
British Columbia Funding Quantum Algorithms Institute Province commits $17M to quantum computing institute Excerpts and salient points ~ + The province is committing $17 million over five years toward a new quantum computing institute at Surrey’s Simon Fraser University campus. “This is only a beginning and we will attract much more once this institute is […]
Europe’s Quantum Technology Ecosystem to Be Focus of Conference
Europe’s Quantum Technology Ecosystem to Be Focus of Conference European quantum experts meet in Helsinki to discuss the progress & future of quantum technologies In brief… + On October 17-18 2019, renowned representatives and stakeholders within the quantum technologies field will gather in Helsinki to participate in the Exploring and Making Quantum Technology event, aimed […]
Quantum Information Science Research Gets a Boo$t from the U.S. DoE
Quantum Information Science Research Gets a Boo$t from the U.S. DoE Department of Energy Announces $21.4 Million for Quantum Information Science Research Selected notes ~ + [T]he U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $21.4 million in funding for research in Quantum Information Science (QIS) related to both particle physics and fusion energy sciences. “QIS holds […]
“Advantage” D-Wave with 5,000 Qubits; Available mid-2020?
“Advantage” D-Wave with 5,000 Qubits; Available mid-2020? D-Wave debuts new 5,000-qubit quantum computer Excerpts and salient points ~ + LANL’s new machine gives it access to a new quantum processor that not only has more qubits, but also “less noise.” The qubits themselves have also been interconnected in a smarter way that results in higher […]
U.S. GAO to School U.S. Congress on Quantum Computing and Other Disruptive Technologies
U.S. GAO to School U.S. Congress on Quantum Computing and Other Disruptive Technologies GAO Center to Educate Congress on the Big Picture of Future Tech Excerpts and salient points ~ + “The deeper dive into, say, quantum computing, being able to understand what that is and what that really means, there are other parts of […]